Step aboard our Palo Verde Boat Safari and glide along the scenic Tempisque River for a two-hour journey through one of Costa Rica’s most wildlife-rich regions. Perfect for singles, couples, families, and groups, this guided adventure begins with hotel pick-up in Guanacaste and a picturesque drive past sugar cane fields, cantaloupe plantations, and rustic villages.
Upon arrival, you’ll board a comfortable riverboat and set out to explore the wetlands of Palo Verde National Park—a globally recognized sanctuary that protects over 45% of the park as wetlands. Your guide will point out fascinating ecosystems, from mangroves and dry forests to flooded lowlands, home to an astonishing variety of creatures.
Keep your camera ready—you may spot over 600 bird species, playful howler and white-faced monkeys, prehistoric-looking crocodiles, lazy iguanas, and vibrant lizards basking in the sun. This is one of the best birdwatching locations in Central America, attracting migratory species from as far as North America and South America.
After the Palo Verde Boat Safari, you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican “casado” lunch, offering an authentic taste of local flavors. It’s the perfect way to end a day filled with natural beauty, cultural flavor, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Guanacaste Area
7:30 am, 9:00 am
If you are planning to visit Costa Rica and want to see some spectacular wildlife in a half day trip from your hotel then Palo Verde Boat Safari is the perfect place to do it
